OLLY BARKLEY will be England’s centre of attention when the world champions tackle an RBS 6 Nations salvage job against France at Twickenham on Sunday.

France coach Bernard Laporte has made five changes in his squad ahead of their second RBS 6 Nations match against England at Twickenham on Sunday.

France captain Fabien Pelous has refused to be disheartened by their poor performance against Scotland on Saturday and remains optimistic about the prospects for Les Bleus to do well in the RBS 6 Nations.

France coach Bernard Laporte has urged his side to use the fear factor to beat England on Sunday in their RBS 6 Nations Championship clash.

France coach Bernard Laporte has been forced into a number of changes for next weekend’s RBS 6 Nations showdown with England at Twickenham.

Former Heineken Cup winners Leicester need a favour from Zurich Premiership rivals and cup holders Wasps if they are to stay in this year’s tournament.

Leicester 17 Biarritz 21

MATT DAWSON last night gave the eagerly-awaited Heineken Cup rematch between Leicester and Wasps added spice by issuing a verbal riposte to his England rival, Harry Ellis.

IN-FORM France claim their three-match losing sequence against Argentina will have no bearing on the Test today between the two nations.

Biarritz 23 Leicester 8

European champions Wasps produced a storming second-half performance to begin their Heineken Cup defence in impressive fashion at the Causeway Stadium.

Defending Heineken Cup champions Toulouse are on track to keep the trophy for another season after seeing off brave Biarritz in a rugged semi-final at Bordeaux’s Stade Chaban-Delmas today.

Llanelli Scarlets 10 Biarritz 27

Llanelli Scarlets 10 Biarritz 27

Llanelli 3 Biarritz 5

Biarritz 32 Leinster 21

France coach Bernard Laporte has bemoaned the injury curse that has plagued his team after having to make four changes for Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Wales.